Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

The microcomputer, Intel MCS-80 is based on the widely used Intel

A 8080 microprocessor

B 8085 microprocessor

C 8086 microprocessor

D 8082 microprocessor

E None of the above

ANS:A - 8080 microprocessor

Intel MCS-80 is based on the widely used Intel 8080 microprocessor.

The MCS-80 (Micro Computer Set-80) was a family of 8-bit microprocessor chipsets developed by Intel.

Introduced on April, 1974, the MCS-80 featured the 8080 CPU, the forefather of all modern x86-based microprocessors.